Carpenter Brownsville, TX

Granite Construction•Mission, TX

About The Position

The Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs wood, plywood, and wallboard structures and fixtures using hand and power tools while conforming to local building codes. The role involves interpreting plans, selecting and preparing materials, shaping and assembling components, verifying construction accuracy, and installing structural and finish elements. The carpenter also constructs forms and chutes for concrete work and erects scaffolding and ladders for work above ground level.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
Appropriate training and experience.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Visualize solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
Perform varied duties that may change often and rate information using measurable or checkable standards.
Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders.
Reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials.
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
See well, naturally or with correction.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, and building plans to identify materials and dimensions required.
Select specified lumber and other materials.
Prepare layouts and mark cutting and assembly lines on materials.
Shape materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
Assemble and fasten shaped materials using nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Verify structures are true using a plumb bob and carpenter’s level.
Erect structural frameworks and lay subflooring.
Build stairs and install partitions and cabinet work.
Install hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block flooring.
Apply paneling to ceilings and walls for shock absorption, sound deadening, or decoration.
Fit and install window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, trim, and finish hardware.
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.